Kayaker for Portland river swim?

heartheart San Francisco, CACharter Member
edited May 2012 in Locations & Networking
I'm trying to get an experienced and lovely kayaker for the Portland river 11-mile swim. For those of us who are not blessed with kayaking spouses/relatives/friends, how do we find someone? How much do we pay? What do you discuss with your kayaker pre-race?

Oh, and does anyone know a great kayaker in the Portland area who would be willing to kayak for me? I'm slow but cheerful, I never whine, and I don't get tired.

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  • bobswimsbobswims Santa Barbara CACharter Member
    I need to work on getting a kayaker for myself and a friend. I have potentially 2 family members (no experience supporting a swimmer) and someone I used last year (her first time supporting a swimmer). I'll start asking around and see if I can get a lead on one for you.
  • heartheart San Francisco, CACharter Member
    Thanks, Bob! Much appreciated.
  • I'd like to eventually swim the Willamette event and I've considered escorting to get a feel for it. I'd offer my inexperienced self, but I'm not positive I'm available that weekend. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread.
    Are either heart or bob going to Applegate Lake?
  • heartheart San Francisco, CACharter Member
    I'm going to Applegate Lake on the 14th. I hope my arms don't shrivel before the Willamette!
    And, do let me know if you can kayak on the 22nd!
  • bobswimsbobswims Santa Barbara CACharter Member
    I'll also be at Applegate
  • heartheart San Francisco, CACharter Member
    Folks - any news on kayakers for July 22nd in the Willamette?
  • I'm not available, sorry, I was hoping it would work out. Good luck.
  • bobswimsbobswims Santa Barbara CACharter Member
    Sorry, I haven't heard back yet from the person who kayaked for me last year to see if they'd be interested in doing it for you this year.
  • heartheart San Francisco, CACharter Member
    Bob, Marisa found me a kayaker; we're good to go. Will you be swimming that race this year?
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